Monday, June 29, 2009

All right, this is an actual e-mail Mrs. Grumpy got from her Mom today about a new set of pots & pans my in-laws bought. I think it's weird, but maybe it's just me.

"Okay, we went to a Salad Master sales dinner and bought us some top-of-the-line cookware.

We didn't get the big set, which has enough pans to cook for an army. We bought a starter set and got 3 extra pieces just for foolishly buying this over-priced cookware. It is very nice, and I know I will like it.

It comes with a 'beyond your lifetime warranty', meaning it's guaranteed to outlast us. So we had to list you as a next of kin for who the set and warranty will transfer to when we die.

So your name is listed as an owner also...so when we no longer need, or can use the cookware...behold, you are the proud owner, and are already registered with the company as the future owner."

At least you don't have to take posession until after your inlaws pass on; then you can donate them to the thrift shop. My M-i-L buys us a high-end cooking implement for each gift giving occasion (birthdays, channukah, anniversary). We have 3 kinds of clay ovens, each specific to some regional/ethnic cuisine. And we have to use the weird things when she comes to visit.

Welcome to my whining!

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